Bill Essig is an experienced trial lawyer and litigator who defends pharmaceutical, medical device, and consumer product companies against high-stakes product liability claims. With deep experience in multi-district litigation (MDL) and state courts nationwide, Bill has tried cases and provided leadership to trial teams and national coordinating counsel teams.
Bill’s approach to litigation defense combines scientific rigor with persuasive advocacy. He is skilled at developing and presenting expert witnesses and translating intricate medical and scientific concepts into compelling courtroom arguments. This can prove crucial in mass tort litigation when the details can make or break a case.
I've tried cases and won against top plaintiff's lawyers in some of the most challenging courthouses for corporate defendants."
Credentials
Education
- Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, J.D., 1996, cum laude
- Yale University, B.A., English, 1992, with distinction
Bar Admissions
- Illinois
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Clerkships
- HonorableJohn F. Grady, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, 1996 - 97